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Effectiveness of limited threaded inserts for joystick mounting?

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jimmer:
Drill 4 new holes in the corners of the S-plate.

nugarp:
Thanks for all the advice guys. I'll probably add 4 holes and use 6 inserts per plate. Is there a special drill bit needed? I have a corded drill and drill press and will probably use the latter. I also have cutting oil available. Never drilled/worked with metal before.

Generic Eric:
If you have one of those father's day gift sets, or christmas gift sets, you are likely to have a few of each types of drill bit, masonry, metal and wood. 

nugarp:
Turns out we did have one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Neiko-Power-Punch-Sheet-Metal/dp/B0002T87CW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1395469004&sr=8-2&keywords=metal+hole+punch

The 3/16 hole was perfect for the screws. I ended up adding 4 punches to each plate and screwing those in. I could have done 6 but 4 felt more than sufficient. Thanks for the replies!

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